Budget cuts could affect U.S. military in Asia Mar. 02, 2013 - 06:11AM JST ( 9 ) Stiff budget cuts that took effect Friday because of a political standoff over America's burgeoning debt could crimp U.S. military activity in the Asia-Pacific, just as Washington seeks to reassure friends and allies of its staying power in the region. The impact is unlikely to be… Read
U.S. needs China to get tough on N Korea Opinions Feb. 14, 2013 - 06:05AM JST ( 2 Comments ) President Barack Obama says the U.S. will lead the world in taking firm action against the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear test. But Pyongyang's isolation from most of the international financial and trading system… Read
Budget woes could hurt Obama's outreach to Asia Opinions Jan. 21, 2013 - 05:30AM JST ( 0 Comments ) President Barack Obama wants Asia to be a growing focus of his foreign policy, but as his second terms starts, success could hinge on his ability to manage hot spots elsewhere in the world and… Read
Why Google chief's N Korea visit irks U.S. Opinions Jan. 07, 2013 - 06:22AM JST ( 4 Comments ) Google chief Eric Schmidt's plan to visit North Korea has put the Obama administration in the awkward position of opposing a champion of Internet freedom engaging with one of the most intensely censored countries. But… Read
Changes in Asia set to shape U.S. policy Opinions Oct. 30, 2012 - 05:06AM JST ( 5 Comments ) Changes could be in store for U.S.-Asian relations, but that has little to do with presidential race. Lost in the backbiting between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney over China is that they generally… Read